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Jason Witten responds to Tennessee fans' criticism over concert appearance

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Jason Witten responds to Tennessee fans' criticism over concert appearance
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Jason Witten, former Tennessee Volunteers tight end, addressed criticism received from UT fans earlier this year during an event at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Witten faced backlash for appearing on stage with Oklahoma players at a Luke Combs concert, which upset some Tennessee supporters due to the Sooners being a rival. He clarified that, although he noticed some backlash, he focuses on his new role as the Sooners' tight ends coach and maintains a strong connection to Tennessee. Witten was recently inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and reiterated his appreciation for both Oklahoma and Tennessee.

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  • •Witten faced criticism from some Tennessee fans for concert appearance.
  • •He appeared on stage with Oklahoma players at a Luke Combs event.
  • •Witten is now the Sooners' tight ends coach.
  • •He emphasizes his ongoing commitment to Tennessee.
  • •Witten was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
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Former Tennessee Volunteers tight end Jason Witten addressed the criticism that he received earlier this year from UT football fans.

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